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Washer wouldn't spin.

The problem with my very old washer was that the tension spring had broken long ago and I had jerry-rigged it in place with a cable tie. It would work, but you had to give the drum a spin by hand when it hit the spin the cycle. This probelm further caused the premature wearing of the drive belt, due to slippage. I ordered both a new spring and a new belt. Upon their arrival, I removed the two screws holding the front panel and lowered it off and out of the way. The old, worn belt was very easy to remove, as there was very little tension on it. Next I attempted to remove the washer that holds the idle arm on. It is in a very awkward spot, and it appears the the washing machine is sort of built around it. I bent it gradually with locking pliers until I could force it off with the blade of a flat screwdriver. Then the idler arm was easy to lower of its axle by twisting the drum a bit and pulling it to one side. I put the new spring into the idler arm, making sure the plastic bushing was in place and replaced the arm. I then repositioned to belt and replaced the front panel. It works great now.

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Drive V-Belt

Level of DifficultyEasy

Time to do repair:15 - 30 mins

ToolsPliers, Screw drivers

CustomerCARLOS from BEALETON VA

The belt was all worn out , it make a lot of noise

i took out the two back screws lift the top.took the two bottom front screws , lifted andtook off the front panel.took off the old belt an intall the new one in a circular motion put the panel and top back on and done.

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Small water leak around front of machine and clothes would not spin dry.

Removed the 2 screws that hold the front panel on and slid the panel down to remove it, after first lifting the top panel and supporting it in the upright position out of the way. popped the two clips that hold the pump on, and used the pliers to remove the hose clamps on the pump. the pump was rusted to the motor shaft, so I had to use some force to pry it off of the motor. then i had to use some sandpaper to clean the rust off of the motor shaft. slid the new pump on and secured the hoses and hold down clips. then pushed the belt tensioner in and replaced the belt. the machine is like new again.

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8 of 9 people found this instruction helpful

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Drive V-Belt

Level of DifficultyA Bit Difficult

Time to do repair:15 - 30 mins

ToolsScrew drivers

CustomerCarl from Boxford MA

Washer belt broke

followed the instructions on a blog

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7 of 8 people found this instruction helpful

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Drive V-Belt

Level of DifficultyA Bit Difficult

Time to do repair:1- 2 hours

ToolsPliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench(Adjustable)

CustomerNELSON from MAYWOOD IL

No final spin burning smell

REMOVED 2 SCREWS AT BOTTOM OF THE FRONT PANEL - REMOVED FRONT PANEL BY SLIDING THE PANEL DOWN ABOUT 1/2 INCHAND THEN AWAY FROM THE APPLIANCE-V BELT IS REMOVED BY PUSHING THE TENSIONER PULLEY TO REMOVE TENSION FROM THE BELT AND TURNING THE PULLEY UNTILL THE BELT IS REMOVEDINSTALATION IS A SIMPLE REVERSE OF THE PROCESS. I DID'T HAVE A REPAIR MANUAL SO EVERY STEP WAS TRIAL AND ERROR UNTILL I WAS ABLE TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR.

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5 of 6 people found this instruction helpful

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Drive V-Belt

Level of DifficultyEasy

Time to do repair:15 - 30 mins

ToolsScrew drivers

CustomerHeather from Stephenville TX

Burning smell, lots of hi-pitched squeaking

I got online and figured out exactly how to take off the front of the washer and then how to replace the belt. It was so easy. The part itself arrived much sooner than predicted. It fit perfectly and my washing machine is now running smoothly and quietly.

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Drive V-Belt

Level of DifficultyReally easy

Time to do repair:Less than 15 mins

ToolsScrew drivers

CustomerDamon from Hinesville GA

Washer went into spin mode but would not spin

I removed the front panel to see the belt was snapped in two. The front roller is sping loaded, so I gave it a little tention, slid the belt back on and viola! it was that easy. If your washer starts to vibrate more and sounds louder than normal, get a belt as soon as possible because that may be the problem. Once I put on the new belt, the machine ran as quiet as it did when I first bought it.

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Drive V-Belt

Level of DifficultyEasy

Time to do repair:Less than 15 mins

ToolsScrew drivers

Customerjosef from Nashville TN

Washer tub was not spinning

Smelled burning rubber, checked belt. Belt was cracked and worn out. Easy repair. Removed front of the machine held together with two screws at the bottom of the unit. Removed top cover of machine (the part with the lid). It just pops off. Pushed tensioner wheel in and took off old belt. Putting new belt on was super easy. Working like a champ now. $20 total with shipping. Not too bad to save a washing machine.

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Drive V-Belt

Level of DifficultyReally easy

Time to do repair:15 - 30 mins

ToolsScrew drivers

Customerkristal from caruthersville MO

Belt broke

i left my washer on its back till my belt came in and when it did all i had to do is slip the front off and go at it. it was really fast. then i put the front back on screwed in two screws and hooked up hoses and started washing everything went smooth till i was about to wash wash-n-wear and was like where is my other houseshoe and i remember my dog was bugging me while fixing my washer and dropped my house shoe and i already closed up front soi had to unhook everything and get that out, did not want it to catch on that belt i just bought and fixed lol thanks kristal cumpton

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Drive V-Belt

Level of DifficultyEasy

Time to do repair:30 - 60 mins

ToolsScrew drivers

CustomerClay from Kansas City MO

Wash tub would not drain/burning rubber smell

I removed the top of the washer by removing two screws on the back. I located and bypassed the lid switch to make sure that wasn't the problem. The problem still existed so I removed the two screws that hold the front panel of the washer. Using a flashlight, I located the drive belt and immediately saw that it was out of position and had pieces missing. I cut and removed the old belt, placed the new belt on the tub pulley and slowly maneuvered it onto the motor drive wheel. I then squeezed the tensioner pulley so that the belt was seated. I turned the timer dial which started the washer and it immediately began pumping the water out of the tub. Problem solved!

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Drive V-Belt

Level of DifficultyEasy

Time to do repair:Less than 15 mins

ToolsScrew drivers

CustomerPhillip from Huntersville NC

Washer wouldn't spin

I used a screwdriver to remove the front of the washing machine, fit the belt around the main pulley, held in the spring loaded tension pulley, and threaded the belt aound. It works great! I really need this inexpensive repair, since my job was downsized, and I can't afford to pay anyone.

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Drive V-Belt

Level of DifficultyReally easy

Time to do repair:Less than 15 mins

ToolsScrew drivers

CustomerStephen from Honesdale PA

Broken belt

VERY EASY TO INSTALL. UNSCREW 2 SCREWS AND I WAS DONE IN MINUTES. THANKS FOR THE FAST PART DELIVERY!

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Drive V-Belt

Level of DifficultyReally easy

Time to do repair:Less than 15 mins

ToolsScrew drivers

CustomerRaymond from Brewster MA

Washer tub stopped spinning and was real noisy

I read the last three peoples experiences when I ordered the part on your on line page. I had already made all the wrong mistakes taking the machine apart, and couldn't beleive how simplified it was on your web site. I had called a local repair shop only to be advised the part would take 4 days shipping and the price of it plus shipping was twice what I paid you. Your part arrived the day after I ordered it on line, Thanks again for being there!!!!!